Vederman Louis
Vederman Louis is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $163K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $12K.
Vederman Louis at a glance
In short: Vederman Louis gave $8K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,400
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,200
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $163,058
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vederman Louis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Theological Semamerica ($1K). Together the top 7 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vederman Louis gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Theological Semamerica New York, NY | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist New York, NY | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Board of Overseers Melrose Park, PA | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | General Operating | $1,200 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Beth Sholom Sunday School Elkins Park, PA | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Hebrew Univ Assn Jerusalem Palestine New York, NY | General Operating | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,058 | $11,818 | $9,909 | $8,400 | 7 | $9,557 | $11,614 | $9,420 |
| 2024 | $161,263 | $8,118 | $9,728 | $8,400 | 7 | $9,517 | $7,796 | $8,993 |
| 2023 | $162,720 | $4,742 | $8,977 | $7,700 | 7 | $8,780 | $4,815 | $8,310 |
| 2022 | $167,150 | $7,636 | $9,699 | $8,134 | 7 | $9,146 | $7,409 | $8,678 |
| 2021 | $169,280 | $18,944 | $8,108 | $7,000 | 7 | $7,983 | $18,802 | $9,531 |
| 2020 | $158,424 | $10,641 | $8,493 | $7,000 | 7 | — | $10,522 | $8,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vederman Louis reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vederman Louis's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$110 (2020) → $164 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $164, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Vederman Louis
How much does Vederman Louis give each year?
Vederman Louis gave $8K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 7 grants.
What is Vederman Louis's typical grant size?
Vederman Louis's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,200, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vederman Louis give grants?
Vederman Louis gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Vederman Louis give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vederman Louis's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vederman Louis's largest grantees?
Vederman Louis's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Theological Semamerica ($1,200), Hadassah the Womens Zionist ($1,200) and Board of Overseers ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vederman Louis?
Vederman Louis reported $163K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vederman Louis?
Vederman Louis is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $163K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Vederman Louis's EIN?
Vederman Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6208019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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